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December 2011 |
Panda or Picasso?
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Sans berets, smocks or palettes, the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are getting their paws dirty with non-toxic, water-based paint and creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Painting is among many activities that fall under Animal Enrichment—a program that provides physically and mentally stimulating activities and environments for the Zoo’s residents. See Zoo animals show off their artistic abilities |
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Kids Help Name the New Giant Pacific Octopus
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The Zoo is home to a new giant Pacific octopus, and it needs a name! In collaboration with KidsPost, the Zoo has created a naming contest for kids between the ages of 5 and 15 to submit the most creative and fitting name for the octopus, whose sex is still unknown. On December 17, the octopus will pick its own name from a number of objects provided as enrichment. Submit a name suggestion |
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First Eld’s Deer Born from In Vitro Fertilization
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Nearly 20 years after the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute became the first to produce an Eld’s deer fawn through artificial insemination, SCBI scientists have now contributed to the birth of the first Eld’s deer via in vitro fertilization. See photos of the fawn and learn more
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Head Zoo Vet Works to Prevent Pandemics
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Suzan Murray, chief veterinary medical officer at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park, recently returned from Hanoi, where she led a team of scientists training pathologists from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The team plans to better sample, recognize and detect wildlife diseases in hopes of preventing emerging pandemic disease. Read more |
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News from a Zoo Biologist in Australia
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Reptile Discovery Center biologist Matt Evans is currently on an excursion in the Land Down Under after a chance encounter with none-other than Australia’s most famous wildlife family itself, the Irwins. Read about his adventures with saltwater crocodiles |
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December 10 and 17
Swoop on in for a special evening ZooLights class. We're learning about birds and their amazing adaptations for night and winter living. Join us with your entire flock for an evening of sweet tweets and winter fun! |
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November 25-January 1 (select nights)
ZooLights returns for a fifth year, and it will be brighter and bigger than ever before! Added dates and expanded hours will let even more people enjoy the light displays, dancing trees, skating, a chance to skate with the Washington Capitals, a model train, animal exhibits, seasonal treats, and more. |
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We encourage you to take Metrorail or Metrobus to the National Zoo. Parking at the Zoo is
limited, and using public transportation saves natural resources. Visit the Zoo.
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